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Elizabeth Tucker

ETHomesSiliconValley *Aug 31st, 2011*

ETHOMES SILICON VALLEY
ET Just Sold 4 more Homes, and is sharing a downtown Los Gatos Home For Sale on Tait Ave..
Just sending a hopefully stimulating and informative message to say Hello, and let you know homes continue to sell in warm, sunny Silicon Valley! I've been out there selling houses this past Summer, I just sold 4 more homes since June 30th. I remain in the Top 10% in my Coldwell Banker Los Gatos office, which is significant considering my office does the most residential sales in Silicon Valley!

Over the summer, I've met many fellow Baby Boomers who are looking to downsize, move out of their large homes as their kids have now gone off to college, and they are looking to buy a smaller home with a high walk-abililty score! One of the most walkable towns in Silicon Valley is downtown Los Gatos! If your intention is to walk to groceries, shopping, dining ~ here you can walk to our weekly farmers market, enjoy time in the parks & library, (have you been to Vasona Park? Picnics, Biking, Pedal boats? Helloo?), buy that iPhone, Ipad, or take those Mac classes at our AppleStore, even visit your insurance agent (Laura Peterson, State Farm, Helloo?), or that required DMV appt.. Campo di Bocce Ball! Not to mention the awesome Annual Christmas Parade & Carriage Rides! Oops, must bring up the *NEW* Safeway that just opened last week! If you don't want to walk, rather ride a scooter? VIsit ScooterlandUS and buy an electric scooter! Hey, get a hairdo at Tao Blaze or a facial at Yvette's Day Spa! That's just an abbreviated smidge of the convenience and good fun going on when you live near downtown Los Gatos! *IF you are one of those people, I'd like to draw your attention to just a couple of homes in the desirable Almond Grove area of Los Gatos that are currently For Sale!

* 25 Tait Ave, Los Gatos, MLS# 81137629
Remarkable Victorian home Built in 2010, 3bdr/2bth, 2320sf/4500sf lot ~ LP $1.978M
Dramatic parlor entry, honed marble counters, walnut floors, Carrera marble, Tiffany fixtures, Chelsea Glass, German beveled glass, and more. Kitchen & Great room, Separate Dining room, Large Master bedroom with private balcony, vaulted ceilings, & fireplace. Owner can carry financing ~Come see!

and in the Glen Ridge neighborhood a few blocks up...

* 381 Pennsylvania Ave, Los Gatos, MLS# 81136760
Gorgeous Craftsman style home, built in 1890, 4bdr/2bth, 2700sf/24,433sf lot! ~ LP $ 3.199M
Owner open to trades or possible owner financing!
~ Come Visit on Saturday @ Open House, 1:30-4:30pm!

Are you thinking of selling your home? Downsizing? Moving Up? Buying your 1st Home? Call me 421-8610 to discuss our Silicon Valley micro-markets and re-discover fresh possibilities for you & your family! There is something for everybody!

So it is now the week before Labor Day Weekend, Kids have gone back to school and we know Autumn is a few weeks away. The economic indicators report that the answer for overall improved economic conditions is job growth. Corporations and Banks have had time to restructure. While many industries have restructured or no longer exist, while others have been taking root. We know consumption makes up 70% of the U.S. economy, and with these conditions we know many Americans have been on a diet. We know we have political and market instability, so when you think of investing your money for the future returns, one evergreen agreeable option is to live your life in an affordable home that will make you more cents over time. Home is Where the Heart Is...There is no Place Like Home. ~> Many are buying investment properties for this very reason as well ~ invest in providing a home for others.. Single family rentals is a good thing for our housing market overall. But if not investing in rentals, where are you in your time horizon? ~>So where do you buy a home to live a less chaotic life? When you consider that California is the 22nd largest economy in the world~ and here in Silicon Valley, we have good education and services ~ our economy is moving along with large, funded companies working on Internet & Appliances, Social Media/Information Systems, and Biotech to mention a few.. San Francisco is an International City and the weather, mountains, & beaches are conducive for a balanced lifestyle with outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, kayaking, biking, & all types of skiing. I could go on about how much I believe in the entire San Francisco Bay area!

~> Can I help you find the real estate for you? Just ask*

Referrals are wonderful! If you have any friends or family who are considering buying or selling this year, ask them to give me a call ~ 408.421.8610!

To review my Testimonial page, go to http://www.ElizabethTuckerHomes.com
To consider just some of desirable & affordable home options, visit http://www.Facebook.com/ETHomesSiliconValley ~> To search for the widest selection of properties, visit my site http://www.ElizabethTuckerHomes.com

My role in Silicon Valley real estate is to illuminate current information that helps guide my client in their buying/selling transaction. To do this, I listen, research, and follow through while taking the "rocks out of the road" to ensure an overall smooth proceeding. My goal is to help buyers & sellers make solid decisions of value based on understanding their position in the current marketplace and then guiding them through their unique buying/selling process, always keeping in compliance with California real estate laws and regulations. *~Call Elizabeth Tucker, Realtor, GRI, CNE, IMSD for Integrity, Value, & Service~*

An excellent source of current information on the buying and selling process as well as Silicon Valley's current listings ~> visit my website @ http://www.ElizabethTuckerHomes.com ~*

Client Satisfaction is critical to longterm success*

I have been working with very organized and focused Silicon Valley buyers for 6 months, and we've now been successful in finding the home that meets all their criteria. Yesterday they sent me a great testimonial describing what they found most valuable about working with me over these past months. ~ I always strive for 100% client satisfaction, and each client is the judge with their own variation of a successful transaction standard, aside from a great price! As a Realtor in Silicon Valley managing successful transactions in this transitioning, transforming, and emotion infused real estate business that relies on the alignment of multiple service layers influx, there is not always 100% certainty! So its critical to know what will satisfy each client, and what will be viewed as failure. My CEO and his wife, an ER Nurse for 24 years have high standards for the details, and they have been satisfied with my service. Client satisfaction is critical to short and long term success ~ everyone is satisfied now, the idea is that clients will share their success with their friends and family that evolves into future referrals and that equals long term success:

Most buyers today can do a lot of research themselves, so while certain specific knowledge definitely helps, the most important thing for me (like in any other business) is to work with one who has the determination to get things done, you do and as a result we got the right house for us. When we first met, you struck me as someone who would do whatever it takes to help us get the right house for us which was exactly what I was looking for.. You did a great job pointing out that there were issues to consider about each house, you were very frank and honest and we really appreciated that. You provided guidance to make sense of the asking prices of various homes we saw, and you did a great job helping us make the right offer. You are a go-getter and very responsive, I can reach you anytime and you are always there to answer our questions and ease our concerns. You take care of the details, and we will definitely refer you to our family and friends.

ET Awarded Ben Kinney IMSD Designation

Did you know 74% of homebuyers use the Internet for an information source (2010 NAR)? Its critical today to work with an agent who will market your home on the Internet. ~Click on image more info~*

Elizabeth Tucker Awarded IMSD Designation

ETHomes Referral List / Silicon Valley

APPLIANCE REPAIR

J&H Appliance
367 Meridian Ave, SJ

(408)279-6900

ARCHITECT

Craig Charon Design
(949)930-4933

CARPET & FLOOR

Abbey Carpet & Floor
Steve
(408)269-9926
www.carpetsanjose.com

CARPET CLEANING

CitruSolution Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Craig Radley
(650)919-3996
www.CitrusCleansCarpetBetter.com
CitruPower@gmail.com

COACHING


Business Coaching to improve your Sales and Marketing
Heidi BK Sloss
(650)248-1545
Happiness Coaching
Erica Nelson

CPA

B. J. Tucker
Welkley & Tucker Inc.
Certified Public Accountant
4040 Moorpark Avenue #112
San Jose, CA 95117
(408)249-5300 x 12
FAX (408)249-5315
Check out our website for tax tips www.wt-cpas.com

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Nick's Custom Designed Cabinetry
1758 Angela St, SJ
(408)293-3986


ELECTRICIANS


EG Electrical
Edward Gorginian
(408)370-2222
edward@egelectrical.net

T&C Custom Electric
Tony Flores
499-8634

ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY


Law Office of Karen Meckstroth
900 E. Hamilton Avenue
Suite 100
Campbell, CA 95008
Main: (408) 879-7300
Direct: (408) 879-7301
Fax: (408) 689-4389
karen@meckstrothlaw.com

LegalZoom.com
(800)773-0888
Business Services, Estate Planning, & Intellectual Property

FLOORING

Abbey Carpets & Flooring
Steve
(408)269-2966
1191 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA
Precision Flooring
(408)294-1970
550 Coleman Ave San Jose, Ca 95110
www.prefloors.com
Family Owned and Operated
Contract License # 479274

Factory Direct Carpet
Bill Orrock
(408)292-1338

Omni Home Improvements
Sean Mir
(408)691-0960
Installs carpet, hardwood, & tile

Sherman King
408-595-2575

GARDENERS & LANDSCAPERS

Natural Bridges Landscaping
David Ross
15206 Chelsea Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 206-8444 cell
(408) 356-1240 office and fax

Licensed Landscaper
Mike Amos
(408)272-2112

Timmermann Natural Landscapes
Nick Timmermann
(408)799-9455

Angon Garden Services
Ismael & Serina Ruiz-Angon
(650)417-1576

Los Gatos Gardener
Dave Bertolucci
(408)202-6581

GARAGE DOOR

Campbell Overhead Door
(408)379-2151

GOLF LESSONS

Carl Wheatley, PGA Golf Instructor

HANDYMAN


Brian O'Maoinagh
(408)429-8848
www.YourIrishHandyman.com
Brian@YourIrishHandyman.com

NAJ Builders
Nick Jumangit
(408)368-4181
najbuilders@yahoo.com

Lio Reyes
(408)914-5322

Steve Lara
(408)921-9201

HOME RENTALS

Total Property Management
www.TotalPropertyMgmt.com

HOUSEHOLD & CLEANING SERVICES

Tracey Bliss
(408)314-6045
tabliss@hotmail.com

Margarita's House Cleaning Service
(408)892-4523

WOWGreen
Green Household Cleaning Items
Mark Maynes
(408)393-8746
wowgreen Independent Distributor

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Home Improvement Specialist
Don Springola
(510)552-9801

HEATING & A/C

Cold Craft
Kent Penning
(408)247-4884
www.ColdCraft.com

INSURANCE

State Farm Insurance
Laura Peterson
(408)395-2900
16795 Lark Ave, Ste 108
Los Gatos, CA 95032

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES


Champion Mobile Notary
Cathy Wong
(650) 290-3550 or (408) 355-3700
Mobile Notary Public & Certified Loan Signing Agent
www.ChampionMobileNotary.com
For appointments or anything time sensitive, please call.

MORTGAGE LENDERS

Princeton Capital
Sue Baker-Dirickson
408-861-8866 Tel
408-309-2406 Cell
408-335-1102 eFax
Sr. Mortgage Planner
NMLS #281021
http://www.princetoncap.com/suebaker-dirickson
suebaker-dirickson@princetoncap.com

Prospect Mortgage
Troy Village
(650)218-8379
Sr. Loan Consultant, MBA

MOVING & STORAGE

Silicon Valley Movers
Joe Klees
(408)941-0600

All Seasons Moving
Kim Tucker
(408)240-0244
www.allreasonsmoving.com/
600 E. Trimble Road
San Jose, CA 95131

HAIR EXPERTISE

MimicColor
Developed by Isa Moe/Los Gatos
(888)646-4234
www.MimicColor.com
www.facebook.com/MimicColor

PAINTING EXPERTS


Painting Recommended
Larry Ely
www.paintingrecommended.com
408-592-8001

FoPaint
Janice Lowe
408-316-5160
Faux Painter
www.fopaint.com

PET SITTING

Deborah
(408)206-1423 cell
Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Boarding
"Your Pet is My Pleasure"
In Business since 2001, provides professional and loving pet care while you are away.
Visits your home- 40 mins - feeding, water, litter/dog mess maintenance, walks, playtime, medication
Reasonable rates, Licensed, bonded, insured

PLUMBERS

Hayden Church Plumbing
Richard Pease
(408)390-1419

Farrell Plumbing
(408)377-4148

POOL & SPA SERVICES

Bermuda Pool & Spa Services
Juan Rodriguez
(408)624-2099

Pool & Spa

(408)505-8322

PHOTOGRAPHY

Deanna Graham Photography
(408)806-1880
http://www.deannagraham.com

Noella Vigeant Photography
(408)848-1144
www.noellavigeantphotography.com/

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Lino V. Martire
20+ years experience
408.280.6898
John Blake
Hannig Law Firm
650.482.3084
Kirkman Hoffman
408.241.8402
Tamara B. Pow
Structure Law Group
408.441.7500
Dan Casas
The LegalTeam
Casas Riley & Simonian, LLP
650.948.7200

ROOFER

Eastman Roofing
Luke Eastman
(408)971-9000
www.EastmanRoofing.com

SPA SERVICES


Yvettes Day Spa
(408)395-1551
248 W. Main St
Los Gatos
www.yvettedayspa.com/

Preston Wynne Spa
Big Basin Way, Saratoga
www.prestonwynne.com

Core Fitness Company
(408)267-3348
14090 Blossom Hill Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
www.corefitnesscompany.com/

TRANSPORTATION

ScooterLandUS
Christine Faris
(408)504-0138
130 B N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
Electric & Gas Powered Scooters

LIMOUSINE

Lone Star Limousine, LLC

(408)263-1583
www.lnstarlimo.com
"Preferred Carrier" for Microsoft, the Westin/Sheraton Palo Alto, Cypress Hotel Cupertino, Toll House Hotel Los Gatos & Sheraton Sunnyvale
1st Place Winner, Best Transportation, 2009 Silicon Valley Concierge Association
1st Place Winner, Best Limousine Service, SF Gate's 2008 "Best of the Bay" A List awards

TILE INSTALLER

Anthney Tile
Larry Anthney
(408)371-6907
San Jose
Borbons Tile
Brett Borbons
(408)410-7435
San Jose

WINDOW COVERINGS

Bay Home & Window
Plantation Shutters & Home Organization Systems
Factory-direct source
(800)701-4555
bayhomeandwindow.com/

Elizabeth Tucker made Top 10% through April 2011

Making this list in my office was an unexpected bonus, and certainly serves as encouragement for me to keep developing my professionalism and knowledge so I can be a dependable Silicon Valley Realtor and continuing lifelong resource for my clients. ET Top 10% Thru Mar 2011